At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter, with annual growth reaching 2.1%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The stronger-than-expected result highlights the economy’s resilience but could also increase pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to consider another interest rate rise. Economists say Australia’s sustainable growth rate is around 2%. With annual growt

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Authorities are preparing to introduce daily visitor limits and an online advance booking system at Horton Plains National Park to protect its fragile ecosystem. The proposal was discussed during a special field inspection and progress review held at Horton Plains on August 29, chaired by Deputy Environment Minister Anton Jayakody. Under the propo

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australia’s economy is facing a difficult period, with weak growth and stubborn inflation creating a major challenge for the Reserve Bank. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham warned the RBA may have to choose between keeping interest rates high enough to control inflation and risking a recession. National accounts figures are expected to show annual economic growth of around 1.8 per cent for

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Drivers across New South Wales will receive a new cost-of-living break from Tuesday, with registration fees reduced for privately owned vehicles. Car owners will save $100 on registration, while motorbike owners will receive an $80 discount. About 360,000 privately owned light vehicles are expected to be registered in September. The discount will be applied automatically when motorists regi

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. Sri Lanka Customs has already exceeded its revenue target for August, reaching Rs. 199.629 billion by August 27. The monthly target was set at Rs. 190.274 billion. With four more days remaining in the month, Customs revenue is expected to pass the Rs. 200 billion mark. For 2026, Sri Lanka Customs has been given an annual revenue target of Rs. 2,20

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians are cutting back on chips, chocolate and other non-essential snacks as rising grocery bills put more pressure on household budgets. New research from Canstar found 40 per cent of Australians have reduced spending on discretionary snacks. Overall, 81 per cent said they had changed the way they shop for groceries over the past year. Shoppers are increasingly comparing prices, look

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Queensland has introduced tougher rules for e-bike riders, with new licensing requirements taking effect today. Under the changes, riders must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid learner’s permit. Parents could also face fines if their children are caught riding illegally. The reforms come just days after a 13-year-old Queensland boy died in an e-scooter crash, increasing calls for st

This is a developing story brought to you by Aus News Lanka, your trusted source for news for Sri Lankans in Australia and beyond. The Port of Colombo has climbed six places in the latest global container port rankings, strengthening Sri Lanka’s position as a major shipping hub in the Indian Ocean. According to Alphaliner’s first-half 2026 rankings, Colombo rose from 26th to 20th place among the world’s busiest container ports. The port handled 4.44 million TEUs during the fi

At AusNewsLanka, we aim to keep the Australian community informed with timely updates. Australians are being urged to prepare early for a potentially hotter, drier and more dangerous spring, with fire authorities warning that bushfire risk is elevated across large parts of the country. The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) has identified increased fire danger across parts of New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Austr